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Cicadas, Liquor Seizures Top Month in News
A new paintball business and the superintendent's retirement also topped the month in news.
Cicadas Overrun Bridgewater Residence
One Bridgewater resident's home is infested with cicadas, with the bugs on the home, cars and mailbox.
Juvenile in Critical Condition After Being Struck on Route 22
A juvenile was in critical condition after being struck by a car while walking in the left lane of Route 22 at the end of April.
Driver in Critical Condition After Striking Pole
A Washington Township woman was in critical condition after she lost control of her car and struck a pole while driving on Route 22.
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'Jerseylicious' Cast Returns to Revisit Season's Highlights and Low Points
Members of the "Jerseylicious" cast sat down for a review of the season—and some continued fights.
New Indoor Paintball Facility is Largest on East Coast
Hardcore Paintball Arena, the largest indoor facility on the east coast, recently opened on Chimney Rock Road.
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State Seizes Liquor Inventory from Ruby Tuesday
The Bridgewater restaurant is among many included in an investigation of restaurants selling non-premium liquor at premium prices.
The intersection of Finderne and Union avenues was closed, and traffic backed up, because of a motor vehicle accident.
Condition of Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Unknown
Police were not releasing any additional information on the condition of the juvenile pedestrian hit by a car on Route 22.
Schools Superintendent to Retire in August
Superintendent of Schools Michael Schilder will be retiring from the district as of August.
The state said the Bridgewater restaurant was one of many selling improper alcohol, following a year-long investigation.
Robotics Team Earns Third Place in the World
The high school robotics team earned third in the world in the recent championships in St. Louis.
Black Bears Seen Around Martinsville
Black bears have been spotted in the backyards of several homes in Martinsville.
Bear Sighting on Mountain Top Road
A resident reported seeing a black bear behind his house on Mountain Top Road at the beginning of the month.
Students Learn of Loss 'Every 15 Minutes'
Students at the Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School witnessed the "Every 15 Minutes" program, which works to warn students of the dangers of drunk driving.
Black bears, the Whiffenpoofs and more topped local news in the middle of May.
Township Moving Forward With Vacation of Streets
The township is moving forward with vacating certain streets as one developper begins to prepare for building new homes.
Juvenile Hit By Vehicle Tops Local News
A juvenile hit by a car, Route 22 going down to one lane and more topped local news at the beginning of the month.
Bridgewater is investigating the possible problems with traffic and parking if a standalone restaurant is built at the mall.
UPDATE: Saturday's T-Mobile Balloon Test Cancelled
Previous T-Mobile balloon tests were cancelled before it was finally held to determine the possibilities of installing a tower at the Bridgewater Library.
Green Knoll Grille Pushing for Outdoor Live Music
The Green Knoll Grille is requesting to have live outdoor music on its patio during certain hours of the day.
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